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  1. #11
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    Agree with the previous post. If you're not experienced, get some training and experience.
    As for the vehicle, what are you planning to do with it?
    For example, I see no need to lift our Defender for our needs, which are about touring.
    If you look at my signature you'll see what has been added to mine. It already had a bar and snorkel.
    First things I added were Mulgo extended seat rails (I'm tall), door openers, rear stay and rear wheel carrier (to get the spare off the rear door).
    Soon to add roof rack with solar and half cargo barrier.
    Then will come some APT protection underneath, new shocks and tyres.
    If you're towing you obviously need a towbar.
    Dual battery setup is important.
    Ignore the good old boys seeking bragging rights for who has the biggest tyres.
    Don't rush - enjoy.
    Hope that helps.

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    I second Daves points,, if your new to the 4x4 scene, some sound advice on how to drive is the best thing you can do.
    I've been driving 4x4's for about 30 years now,, never had a "lift kit" or bigger than standard tyres. Never really been outdone by big kitted vehicles either.
    IMO, learn to drive first, you'll be surprised where you'll go, and just how far you will too. Start making modifications to you vehicle and you'll have to keep on going to keep it going.
    Things like dual batteries and a fridge or an air compressor would be my first choice, unless your planning on driving through roo type country, then a bull bar first instead.

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    Hi Mate,

    you might also consider checking out you local Land Rover Owners' Club.

    GCLROC have a forum section below as does the Brisbane club.

    There's also a link in my signature to LROCB if you're interested.

    Have fun

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    Driver training for yourself, then save what's left for when things go wrong!

    Or?
    - Driver training
    - Recovery points & gear so you can get out if stuck
    - Bash plates to protect vulnerable points to reduce risk of getting stuck
    - Tires (Tyres)
    - Cargo barrier to prevent gear from being flung around.

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    I 100% agree with the 'get some training' camp.
    There's an old saying, albeit in terrible grammar, 'Land Rovers never get stuck, only drivers do.'

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    Lots of very wise advice in this thread... and I'd dare say probably a couple of hundred years of combined experience....

    I'm sure you can see the theme.....skills first.. toys second...

    By then you'll probably avoid wasting money on the wrong toys too..
    Mark

    Of all the things I've lost, I miss my mind the most

    2015 TDV6 D4.... the latest project... Llams, Traxide, Icom 455, Tuffant Kimberleys and Mofos.... so far.
    2012 SDV6 SE D4 with some stuff... gone...
    2003 D2a TD5...gone...
    2000 D2 V8...gone...
    https://bymark.photography


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    Tombie Guest
    Buy a great camera....

    Because your new ride will take you some amazing places.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tombie View Post
    Buy a great camera....

    Because your new ride will take you some amazing places.
    Just be aware, they can be as addict as Land Rovers
    Mark

    Of all the things I've lost, I miss my mind the most

    2015 TDV6 D4.... the latest project... Llams, Traxide, Icom 455, Tuffant Kimberleys and Mofos.... so far.
    2012 SDV6 SE D4 with some stuff... gone...
    2003 D2a TD5...gone...
    2000 D2 V8...gone...
    https://bymark.photography


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    Skills first, put the bulk of the money in the bank for fuel, and repairs.
    I’m pretty sure the dinosaurs died out when they stopped gathering food and started having meetings to discuss gathering food

    A bookshop is one of the only pieces of evidence we have that people are still thinking

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